Real Wedding Album: Brit and Jeff

With a team of modern-day magicians and a dream born of true love, the Wild West nuptials of wedding dress designer Brit Castanos and her groom, Jeff Osborne, were a fairy tale come true. The couple wanted an off-the-grid feeling for their special day, and everything came together in a big way, with a perfectly designed ceremony and reception miraculously appearing, mirage-like, in a meadow outside Yosemite National Park. If it sounds too stunning for words, worry not: We've got your invitation right here, courtesy of Feather Love Photography.

True Love Teepee

The meadow where the couple hosted their wedding was spotted with multiple teepees to accommodate guests and festivities. "We knew we wanted some sort of tent structure, but our hearts just kept going back to these stunningly grand teepees we saw from Under Canvas Events. They fit the vibe perfectly and had tons of potential for the style we were envisioning," Brit told us.

Bridal Base Camp

The camping vibe was special to not only the happy couple but all their close friends. "The first time I crushed on Jeff we were camping on a beach with a load of friends and my older sister," she remembered. "We all sat around a long table and ate while laughing and cheers'ing to really loud, really good rock 'n' roll."

Designer "I Do"s

Even though Brit works as the creative director of bridal brand Daughters of Simone, she said making her own gown was a lot harder than any other pieces she's worked on—and she procrastinated on it. "I didn't even send it to get sewn until two months before the wedding, which is nuts considering we usually go through about three gowns when doing revisions. Mine had to be pretty good to go after the first try, and luckily it was."

Carry Out

Even though Brit's chunky cuffs fit with the stylish vibe of her wedding perfectly, they were purchased far before. "Jeff gave me these antique bracelets from Pakistan a year or so before our wedding. Historically they were worn by a woman on her wedding day, but I had yet to wear them, and he was really surprised to see them on me."

Wedding Bazaar

A Gypsy feeling pervaded the festivities, with decor and accents that brought the globe's best hippie-chic to California. "We drew inspiration for the wedding mostly from our camping and backpacking trips, our favorite music festivals, and the different cultures and places we've traveled to."

Playtime

Guests had a wide range of activities available for amusement, with everything speaking to the couple's personalities. "We had bow-and-arrow targets, slept in tents under the stars all weekend long, and had a bluesy, rock 'n'roll band. After all was said and done, we were so relieved because no matter how untraditional it was, the wedding was very us," Brit said. "If there's anything I'd encourage other couples to do, it's to do you. I promise, you'll have zero regrets."

The First Kiss

A kiss is important to any couple, but the traditional postceremony lip lock meant even more for this twosome. On that fated first camping trip, Brit made her move when she saw Jeff sitting on a rock near the ocean. "I climbed up with one thing on my mind: To give this man a kiss. Every year since we've visited that rock...except this year Jeff had something up his sleeve. Instead of our annual kiss renewal, he asked me if I would marry him."

That Magic Moment

You're looking at one of the bride's favorite parts of the day. "Saying our vows and walking hand in hand up the aisle after the ceremony definitely stood out," she answered when asked about her most special memories.

Made for Maids

Brit's bridesmaids all wore different gowns in the same sea-blue color, accented with white lacy trim at the sleeves and hem and designed by the bride herself. The vintage feeling of the dresses is indicative of the DNA of Daughters of Simone too: The company began with Brit toying around with and altering secondhand pieces she dug up at thrift stores.

Sweet Blooms

Nature's Beauty

It took a team of modern-day magicians to make the couple's dream of a fairy-tale wedding popped up in a meadow come true. "The trickiest part was trying to figure out a way to bring in power, water, and bathrooms because even though we were creating the wedding in the middle of nowhere, we still wanted it to be comfortable for our guests," Brit said. "It took a lot of research, phone calls, and coordination, but we found the most incredible vendors who could make it all happen."

A Love Story

The dress Brit changed into later in the evening has a family connection too. Her mother wore an off-the-shoulder dress to her own wedding in the '70s, a special image that inspires the ethos of Brit and her sister's company, Daughters of Simone.

Dance Party

You always hope to hear that a bride loved her big day, and Brit definitely did. "It was magic. It was a dream come to life," she said. "I could have died the next day, and it wouldn't have bothered me one bit. That weekend we got to feel love from every angle from everyone we love. I was so full. Full to the very top."

True Love Teepee

The meadow where the couple hosted their wedding was spotted with multiple teepees to accommodate guests and festivities. "We knew we wanted some sort of tent structure, but our hearts just kept going back to these stunningly grand teepees we saw from Under Canvas Events. They fit the vibe perfectly and had tons of potential for the style we were envisioning," Brit told us.